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Steam revenue analysis

Muse Dash Steam Revenue & Sales Estimates

peropero · hasuhasu

$6.2MEst. Gross Revenue

3,941,157 estimated sales, 90% positive reviews, and $4,358,919.64 potentially retained by the developer after Steam's platform fees.

Action90% Positive$2.99

Revenue Overview

$6.2M

Gross Revenue

$4.4M

Developer Revenue

3,941,157

Est. Copies Sold

$889.6K

Revenue / Year (avg. 7 yr)

$3.8MLow estimate
$6.2MBest estimate
$11.3MHigh estimate

How the revenue splits

Gross Revenue
$6,227,028
− Steam Platform Fee(30.0%)
−$1,868,108
Developer Revenue
$4,358,920

Developer vs. Steam

Developer: 70.0%($4,358,920)Steam: 30.0%($1,868,108)

Tiered Fee Structure

Tier 1 ($0–$10M) (30%)$1,868,108
Tier 2 ($10M–$50M) (25%)—
Tier 3 ($50M+) (20%)—

More context in the Steam game revenue hub or in the Steam revenue calculator.

How we estimate this

90%positive
119,429Total Reviews
107,486positive (90%)
11,943negative (10%)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Capture Steam review volume as the primary demand signal

    119,429 reviews and a 90% positive rating are used as the starting point because Steam review counts correlate strongly with paid ownership.

  2. 2

    Apply a calibrated Boxleiter multiplier

    For Muse Dash, we use a midpoint multiplier of ×33 and show a wider range from ×20 to ×60 to reflect uncertainty.

  3. 3

    Use a realistic realized sale price instead of only list price

    Rather than relying only on the current price of $3, we estimate a realized average sale price of $2 to account for discounting over time.

  4. 4

    Translate gross revenue into developer revenue

    We then apply Steam's effective fee rate of 30.0%. That turns an estimated $6,227,028 in gross revenue into roughly $4,358,920 retained by the developer.

Calibrated inputs for this game

Avg. sale price

$1.58

List price $2.99

Boxleiter multiplier

×33

Range ×20–×60

Effective Steam fee

30.0%

Tiered 30 / 25 / 20%

Revenue estimates for Muse Dash use the Boxleiter method with a broad range from x20 to x60. For the best estimate we use a calibrated midpoint of x33 and a calibrated average sale price of $2 instead of a flat 30x/0.75 model. Factors like age, price tier, discount history, genre, and review profile all affect the true reviews-to-sales ratio.

Platform Comparison

Hypothetical: What would the developer earn at the same gross revenue?

Steam

Gross revenue baseline: $6,227,028

To developer

$4,358,920

To developer: 70.0%

$4,358,920

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,868,108

Epic Games Store

Gross revenue baseline: $6,227,028

To developer

$5,599,785

To developer: 89.9%

$5,599,785

Platform fee: 10.1%

$627,243

Epic: 0% on the first $1M in annual per-app revenue, then 12%. Effective here: 10.1%.

GOG

Gross revenue baseline: $6,227,028

To developer

$4,358,920

To developer: 70.0%

$4,358,920

Platform fee: 30.0%

$1,868,108

* Actual sales on Epic and GOG are not estimated. Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales volumes.

Genre Market Position

Top 49% by revenue in Action
49%

Top 49% of Action games

by estimated revenue

0%◆ Median100%

2,141

Top Games Tracked

$6M

Median (tracked top games)

$20.8M

Mean (tracked top games)

Muse Dash ranks in the top 49% of 2141 tracked action top-sellers.

Baseline: HelpfulCalculator's curated set of top-grossing Steam games, not the entire Steam catalog. Niche genres may have small samples.

Playtime & Engagement

9.8h avg3h median

9.8h

Average Playtime

3h

Median Playtime

0.8h

Recent Activity (2 Weeks)

A median playtime of 3h and average of 9.8h suggest a dedicated core community playing this action game well beyond the typical player.

Current Activity8% still active

Game Details

Dataset updated: April 18, 2026

Developerperopero
Publisherhasuhasu
Release DateJune 18, 2019
Years on Market7 years
Current Price$2.99
Calibrated Avg. Selling Price$1.58
GenreAction
Peak Players672
SteamSpy Owners2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
SteamView on Store

Features

Single-playerPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Muse Dash earned on Steam?

Based on our analysis using the Boxleiter method, we estimate Muse Dash's total gross revenue on Steam at approximately $6,227,028.

This estimate comes with a confidence range:

  • Conservative estimate (x20): $3,773,956
  • Calibrated midpoint (x33): $6,227,028
  • Optimistic estimate (x60): $11,321,869

The actual revenue may vary due to regional pricing, seasonal discounts, and refund rates.

How many copies has Muse Dash sold on Steam?

With 119,429 Steam reviews and a 90% positive rating, we estimate Muse Dash has sold between 2,388,580 and 7,165,740 copies, with a best estimate of 3,941,157.

This is based on the Boxleiter method, which uses the observation that roughly 1 in every 20 to 60 buyers leaves a Steam review. For the midpoint we do not assume a universal 30x value; we use a calibrated multiplier of x33 that adjusts for the title's age, price tier, genre, and review profile.

How much does peropero earn from Muse Dash?

After Steam's tiered platform fee of effectively 30.0%, peropero keeps an estimated $4,358,920 from Muse Dash's gross revenue of $6,227,028.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Gross Revenue: $6,227,028
  • Steam's Fee (30.0%): -$1,868,108
  • Developer Revenue: $4,358,920

Note: This doesn't account for publisher shares, taxes, or development costs.

What percentage does Steam take from Muse Dash?

Steam uses a tiered revenue sharing model that reduces the platform's cut as a game earns more:

  • First $10 million: 30% to Steam, 70% to developer
  • $10M to $50M: 25% to Steam, 75% to developer
  • Above $50M: 20% to Steam, 80% to developer

For Muse Dash, with an estimated gross revenue of $6,227,028, this results in an effective rate of 30.0%. Steam keeps approximately $1,868,108 and peropero receives $4,358,920.

How accurate are these revenue estimates for Muse Dash?

These estimates use the Boxleiter method, a widely-used industry approach that estimates game sales from the number of Steam reviews.

Factors that affect accuracy:

  • Review-to-purchase ratio varies by genre
  • Discount history - games with frequent deep sales may have higher ratios
  • Regional pricing - different prices in different markets are not captured
  • Refunds - Steam's return policy means some counted sales were refunded
  • Bundled sales - keys sold through third-party bundles may not generate reviews

We provide a confidence range ($3,773,956 to $11,321,869) to reflect this uncertainty. For the best estimate we combine the Boxleiter range with a calibrated midpoint (x33) and a calibrated ASP of $2.

What would Muse Dash earn on Epic Games Store instead?

If Muse Dash generated the same gross revenue on the Epic Games Store, peropero would keep approximately $5,599,785 - that's $1,240,865 more than on Steam.

At this revenue level, Epic's concrete platform fee would be $627,243. Epic charges 0% on the first $1 million in annual per-app revenue and then 12% on the remaining amount. On GOG (30% cut), the developer would earn approximately $4,358,920.

Note: This is a hypothetical comparison. Actual sales volumes differ significantly between platforms, and Steam's larger user base typically drives substantially higher sales.

How long do players spend in Muse Dash?

According to SteamSpy data, players spend an average of 9.8 hours in Muse Dash, with a median playtime of 3 hours. The large gap between average and median suggests a dedicated core community playing well beyond the typical player.